Basso bikes are long established. Hand crafted in
Italy
they are an innovative, transparent brand that build bikes to last, challenging
conventional practices and developing new ones.
Their innovation and technical brilliance is positively tempered by a desire to
remain a traditional brand in the sense that each Basso should stir something in
the
rider as much as it should deliver an exceptional ride.
Alcide Basso began his bike building career over 40 years ago in his garage, with
1
order, 11 tubes, a handful of tools and a desire to craft lasting machines
capable
of offering a better experience in the saddle. Like all true Italians, this
desire
to build something functional was married with a want to create designs that
stand
the test of time and evoke emotion. Basso frames are functionally beautiful and
beautifully functional. Performance and craftsmanship do not date and Basso
frames
exude a timeless beauty - at once elegant, sober and classic - that age
gracefully
and their design is appreciable indefinitely.
A BETTER RIDE
Better handling, reliable and exciting performance and a ride quality that leaves
you
feeling inspired to ride further, harder and faster can't be measured on a
scale. As
such, Basso doesn't seek to develop the 'lightest' bikes but rather the lightest
bike that can ride like a Basso should. At 700 we appreciate this approach.
Between
us we have been fortunate to have ridden many hundreds of bikes and believe us
went
we tell you that - in the modern era - the lightest bikes often handle far worse
than marginally heavier bikes that are designed with balance. Basso build with
this
balance in mind.
At Basso it is all about the ride. There are lighter bikes, more aero bikes, but
none
that ride, handle and inspire like a Basso. Every fibre in construction, every
angle
in geometry and every shape of every tube in a Basso frame is designed around
the
never-ending quest to produce a total ride experience that redefines the joy in
performance cycling.
MADE IN ITALY : TO RACE AND TO LAST
In a consumer centric world we are often presented with numerous product choices
and
competition is so fierce that it is often difficult to balance our budget with a
desire for something more than 'mass-produced', something that speaks to our
riding
soul - for whatever reason.
Here the Basso name stands out thanks to its authenticity. More than simply an
Italian name on a downtube, Basso are Italian frames made in Italy, and by made
in
Italy we mean 100% Made In Italy.
Basso produces frames that are made to perform, but what sets the Basso frame
apart
is that its exceptional performance characteristics are built in and built to
last.
Basso's finely crafted frames are carefully constructed from the finest Torayaca
carbon fibres, to ensure the same exceptional performance season after season,
delivering as they did on their first ride. Whether you race or don't, you can
feel
confident in the fact that your Basso frame can handle anything that you put in
front of it, time and time again - Basso frames represent performance for life.
The Basso road range is concise. There are 2 race bikes : the pinnacle of the
range
DIAMANTE SV and the DIAMANTE - effectively the same machine that employ
different
grades of carbon. While these are designated as race machines, their updated
geometry means they are race bikes for all.
The ASTRA delivers the signature Basso ride feel but with a more relaxed (yet
racey)
geometry and at the cost of a few extra grams vs the Diamante. The VENTA uses
slightly lower modulus carbon fibre and a geometry similar to that of the of the
Astra to deliver Basso handling in a more wallet-friendly and comfortable
platform.
As well as the road range there is also a versatile mixed material, Carbon and
Aluminium Gravel bike - the TERA (spelled correctly!) that is remarkable value
for
money, as well as a full Carbon Gravel Bike - the PALTA, that is highly praised
as
one of the "best all-round gravel bikes" Basso also offer a versatile eBike that
can
be configured for Road or Gravel; a Triathlon rig and a Steel machine too.
Regardless of your riding proclivities you can rest assured that all Basso bikes
are
Hand-built by Basso and his staff, to exacting standards in Italy. Passion,
craftsmanship and quality of materials are guaranteed and given the Made in
Italy
approach, the prices may surprise you!
Basso make a statement on their website that we fully appreciate
:
More substance, less marketing and better bikes.